July 4, 2015

Photo by Inge Fryklund

 Some of my friends took pictures of Will, Birdy and me as we walked in this year's Pet Parade. 

Photo by Mike Van Meter

 I decided not to do any filming myself.  Instead, I just looked at the crowd as Birdy, Will, and I walked in the parade.  Birdy didn't make into the Bulletin paper edition, but her upper torso and butt, separately, made it into their video in the first few seconds:  http://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/3310977-151/pet-parade-goes-wild-through-downtown-bend#




I did take a couple of cell phone shots, including this of one of the many photographers who snapped her picture.  I assume they'll turn up on various blogs. 

She was such a star because I used Jerome Russell Temporary hair spray for her red and blue decoration.  And because she's so beautiful!
 

I noticed that a picture of her from last year was used by the Bend Oregon Visitor's Bureau as part of their post for this year's parade (of course, the little girl is more important)

After the parade, I shaved her way down to a short punk cut so she'll be more comfortable the rest of the hot summer.

Bend Pet Parade and Catch Up

Birdy once again enjoyed the Bend Pet Parade.  This year, rather than spending 8 hours dyeing and clipping her, like I did last year, I simply sprayed on her decorations.  Product used last year (and throughout the year for her head):  Top Performance Dog Hair Dye Gel.  Product used this year for myself and the pup:  Jerome Russel Temp'ry B Wild Bengal Blue and Jerome Russel Team Colors Red Zone Red  spray-in hair color.  I also used both on my own hair.

She seemed to have plenty of energy again.  She's had a bit of a problem since May of slowing down, so much so that I took her to the vet.  After a battery of tests (my wallet getting battered), her poop sample showed that she had coccidia.  She's been taking the delicious Albon Oral Suspension medicine this week.  I'm not being sarcastic about the medicine.  She laps it up.  I made the mistake of forcing the first dose down her throat when I should have just let her taste it.

I did have a bit of a contretemps with the Bend Veterinary business office regarding the cost of the medicine.  They charged me $72 for a small bottle, a price I found outrageous, especially after I googled it and found that it cost from $12 to $20 for the same amount online.  I called them and left a confused message and got a call from the business manager the next day, apologizing profusely for the error.  I got $57 put back on my debit card.